ThistledownTue, May 20, 2025

HARTFUL HOPE (5) sat on the pace and stuck on well to score by 0.8 lengths at this track and trip last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. AUSTRIAN NAVY (4) was prominent at the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 6f at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. DANCE MY WAY (3) is a last-start winner over 6f at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by half a length. Luis Raul Rivera is back on and has a solid record on the six-year-old, including two wins. Has winning claims on best figures. CANDYMONIUM (2) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 6f at this track, clocking in 6 lengths from the winner. Has a solid record here including three wins and three minor placings from 15 outings. Ticks all the right boxes.